Researchers devise a new way to detect and quantify SARS-CoV-2 in pooled samples
Technique is more sensitive than standard PCR tests in large sample volumes and can be adapted to emerging COVID-19 variants
Engineering faculty, students mobilize to help COVID-19 efforts
As the coronavirus continues to sicken millions of people across the United States and the world, Berkeley researchers and students are contributing their time and expertise to combat the outbreak.
From providing real-time localized information on infections to more efficiently resterilizing N95 masks, the engineering community is focusing on ways to inform the public and aid beleaguered healthcare workers facing critical shortages of medical supplies.
Civil engineers partner with Stockton students to build 120 air purifiers
In honor of Earth Day, students from professor Tina Chow’s CE 105 class joined with Edison High School to build and distribute air purifiers to the south Stockton community
Q+A on wastewater testing
Using a novel method to detect the SARS-CoV-2 virus, researchers worked with public agencies to monitor infection levels in local wastewater samples.
Bay Area wastewater data suggests COVID hasn’t peaked everywhere
SFGate: While indicators suggest COVID-19 cases are on the decline across the Bay Area, wastewater analyzed for SARS-CoV-2 at Berkeley Engineering professor Kara Nelson’s lab suggests that three areas of the region may have yet to peak.
Could liposomes be the unsung heroes of the pandemic?
Berkeley News: Berkeley engineers attached SARS-CoV-2 “spike” proteins to the surface of liposomes, creating lab-made mimics of the deadly virus as part of a process to enable efficient testing of antibody therapies.
Berkeley engineers win Extraordinary Teaching in Extraordinary Times Awards
Nine engineering teaching groups were honored for innovations in remote instruction
Anti-COVID mask breaks the mold
Scientists from Berkeley Engineering and Berkeley Lab have designed a rechargeable N95 mask with a custom fit
CRISPR-based COVID-19 test uses smartphone cameras
New diagnostic test, with accurate results in under 30 minutes, developed by scientists at Berkeley (including bioengineer Daniel Fletcher) and Gladstone Institutes
Home coronavirus test springs from Berkeley Engineering roots
First FDA-approved, rapid test for home use was developed by Lucira Health, founded by bioengineering Ph.D. graduates Debkishore Mitra and John Waldeisen
Berkeley Engineering takes on COVID-19
In response to the pandemic, engineers at Berkeley pivoted their research to help test, treat and heal a growing number of patients.
Tracking COVID-19 in our sewers
Berkeley civil engineers have developed a rapid, low-cost and effective method to test for the presence of the coronavirus in wastewater flowing through municipal sewer systems
Fung Institute responds to COVID-19
How various members of the Fung Institute community take initiative to support COVID-19 response
Berkeley team creates respiratory devices from sleep apnea machines
Resourceful and affordable, about 600 apparatuses from Grace O’Connell’s lab head to Ecuador this month
Monitoring COVID-19 prevalence in municipal wastewater
Samples from a single collection station can reveal clues to how the SARS-CoV-2 virus is circulating in communities
Four Berkeley engineers receive awards for COVID-19 research
C3.ai Digital Transformation Institute announces new funding for projects
Putting coronavirus antibody tests to the test
Berkeley bioengineer Patrick Hsu and colleagues at UCSF found flaws in many of the 14 serology tests evaluated.
Researchers lead federal efforts to improve COVID-19 testing
Rebecca Abergel, Paul Adams, and Adam Arkin are overseeing projects designed to boost coronavirus diagnostic technology
Fighting back against coronavirus misinformation
Hany Farid is conducting a major survey of people to see how much they believe conspiracies about COVID-19
Cal Students Launch Resource 19 to Connect Creators with Hospitals in Need
New initiative helps designers, engineers and makers explore open-source plans for medical supplies needed by those on the frontlines of the COVID19 pandemic
Low-cost, readily deployable respirators could help frontline healthcare workers
Engineers develop powered air-purifying respirators that can be rapidly manufactured using widely available components